Ash Wednesday – Page 2

4 Things I Tell Children The Sunday Before Lent

"...During Lent we do not say Alleluia in church. That way, when we use it again, it will be extra special. So, everyone help me, …

"May we be able to follow in the footprints of Your beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, and, by Your grace alone, may we make our …

"Almighty God, you have created us out of the dust of the earth: Grant that these ashes may be to us a sign of our mortality and …

"Again, the acknowledgment that sin is there, but that God is acting: in this case, to create a clean slate." Our Top 5 …

"Once the papers are no longer visible, say to each other: Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall …

"The key, I have found, is using stories, songs, prayers, and movement to keep children engaged and deepen their …

"A somber, quiet ritual was transformed by the smiles and giggles of young people, fully present, enjoying the moment, burning …

"Put out signs, advertise in social media, create simple flyers that you members can give to colleagues, neighbors and friends, …

"Finding a way to share Ash Wednesday with children may be difficult, but it is not impossible. In my own parish, we do it …

For many, Lent and guilt are synonymous. Lent is the yearly opportunity to reflect on our “wrongness,” purge guilty …